MODEL H8029
5-PIECE SAFETY KIT
INSTRUCTION SHEET
COPYRIGHT © AUGUST, 2006 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE
OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
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Push Stick
and Push Block
Featherboard
The featherboard is used to keep smaller workpieces pressed
firmly against the cutting fence. The design of the featherboard
allows the workpiece to move in the direction of the cutting
path and causes resistance if moved in the other direction. As
a result, the chance of kickback is reduced and more accurate
cut can be made. Only use this featherboard in a standard
miter gauge slot.
To use the featherboard:
1. Place the workpiece evenly against the fence like you
would normally do before cutting. Make sure it is about
behind the blade.
2. Slide the bottom featherboard bar into the 3⁄4" miter gauge
slot, making sure the fingers slant toward the blade (see
Figure
3.
3
1
⁄4"
⁄2"
Combination Gauge
Measuring the blade with the combination gauge is an extremely
dangerous procedure if attempt
ed with power connected to the
blade. DO NOT perform this pro
cedure with the machine con
nected to power!
To use the combination gauge with a table saw:
1. DISCONNECT POWER TO THE SAW!
2. Position the combination gauge over the saw blade and
adjust the saw blade to the desired height (see
Figure 4).
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Push sticks and push blocks are designed to keep your hands
away from the cutting blades. These accessories allow you to
cut small or narrow pieces with a greater level of safety.
To use the push stick and push block:
1. Place the notched end against the end of the workpiece
and away from the cutting path of the blade as shown in
Figure 1-2.
Figure 1. Using the push stick.
Direction of Cutting Path
Figure 3. Featherboard placement.
3. Position the fingered edge of the featherboard against the
edge of the workpiece, so that all of the fingers contact the
workpiece. Slide the featherboard toward the blade until
the first finger is nearly even with the end of the workpiece,
which should be
4. Double check the workpiece and the featherboard to ensure
they are properly positioned as described in Step 3. T
tighten the two thumb screws to secure the featherboard
in place. Check the featherboard by hand to make sure it
is tight.
Note: The featherboard should be placed firm enough
against the workpiece to keep it against the fence but not
so tight that it is difficult to push the workpiece into the
blade.
1
⁄2" away from the blade.
hen
Figure 4. Measuring saw blade height.
To use the combination gauge with a router:
1. DISCONNECT POWER TO THE ROUTER!
2. Position the combination gauge over the router bit as
shown Figure 5, and adjust the height of the router bit to
the desired cutting depth
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Figure 2. Using the push block.
2. Using a steady downward and forward pressure, push with
the push stick or push block in a way that your hands would
not be cut by the cutting blades if the push stick or push
block were to slip from the workpiece.
5. When the featherboard is secure, use a push stick or push
block to feed the workpiece into the blade as normal.
The Model H8029 Safety Kit is intended to aid in many
types of machinery. Read and follow all safety instruc
tions for
do so may result in personal injury or property damage.
each machine used with this safety kit. Failure to
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Figure 5. Measuring router bit cutting depth.
If you need help with your new 5-piece safety kit, call our Tech
Support at: (570) 546-9663.
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